How to Appeal Property Tax Increase

[Trevor H.]

Hi All,

I just closed on a SFR in Cincinnati (Hamilton County) and our property taxes will increase significantly. We anticipate we'll pay approximately 2.25% of the purchase price. It's my understanding that the previous auditor only had the position for eight months, jacked everyone's taxes up, and then resigned and passed away. Now, people are fighting back to appeal the raises.

At this point, I'm planning on contacting the county and the auditor, but before I do this, I wanted to find out if anyone on here has had a similar experience in Cincinnati and if they've found any success in appealing property taxes.

With gratitude,

Trevor

[Bill B.]

I’ve never owned anything in Ohio or even been there. But a quick google says Jessica Miranda has had the position since April. And she’s the one that released the latest tax rates and year to year comparisons in September of 2024. So maybe you’re thinking of someone from 2023? Anyway, the current auditor set the current rates, and is still at the job..

https://www.hamiltoncountyauditor.org/